GRID 305 - Typography I

Institution:

Point Park University

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Description:

This course will study the design and use of basic letter forms, the anatomy of type, typographic contrast, hierarchy of information, major type families and characteristics, history of design and typographic grids. Students build skills for the art of typesetting and typographic layout, and for expressive typography and conceptual thinking. In addition to the history and theory of typography, students will learn to create their own personal typeface. Prerequisites:GRID 103. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Recall the origin of the alphabet and history of typography. (2) Identify the parts of a letter, define basic type measurements. (3) Describe the five families of type. (4) Demonstrate the ability to choose appropriate fonts, styles, point sizes, linespacing and leading. (5) Develop a sense of aesthetics for typography. (6) Develop proficiency in designing or editing a font.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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